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DV55 UML

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,148 mi
Last recorded136,148 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,148 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 136,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 132,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,426 miles

Offside Rear Bumper has slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,285 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slioght play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 May 2016 101,807 miles

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 20 May 2016 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall. (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 22 May 2015 91,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,003 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 54,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,277 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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DV55 UML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV55 UML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV55 UML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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